I came across this hilarious pamphlet in Barnes and Noble last night. The inside features a list of "secret" two letter country codes, corresponding to the first two characters on diplomatic license plates. For only $3.99, you can own this guide and help your country identify and track suspected foreign spies. Countries deemed dangerous are listed in red ink, so that you can be particularly wary of these dignitaries.
Despite the inclusion of the USSR on the list, this brochure does not appear to be a joke. It was located among traveling books and maps, not kitsch-y prank gifts. I pity the idiot that buys this thing, if, for no other reason, because I'm sure all of this information is available for free online. Amateur counter-espionage agents can save themselves four bucks.
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